What is the Enrollment Freeze Date?

To remain in compliance with federal regulations, Kent State University determines student eligibility for federal grants based on their course schedule after the 100% drop date for the term. To maintain their eligibility, students are encouraged to register for all courses no later than the conclusion of the 100% drop date to ensure they receive full eligibility for the grants. Courses added after the 100% drop date will not result in an increase to federal grants, even if tuition charges increase.

What happens if a student makes schedule adjustments after the Enrollment Freeze Date?

If a student adds a course after the Enrollment Freeze Date, their grants will not be increased. This will remain true even if the student's balance increases due to adding a new course. Also, such changes could incur the need for aid recalculation. See our aid recalculation page.

If a student drops, withdraws, stops attending or never attends a course that is part of their finalized course schedule, their grant(s) may be reduced for the term. Any balance that is caused by the reduction of a grant is the student's responsibility to repay the school. Please review the how to withdraw from classes web page, which provides access to petitions for exception to registration.

What if a student does not register for courses until after the Enrollment Freeze Date?

If a student has not registered for courses until after the Enrollment Freeze Date, they may make schedule adjustments. However, if a student does not register for courses until after the Enrollment Freeze Date, their new date will be the day they first register for courses. In these circumstances, students must register for all of their courses on the same day. Failure to do so can result in students not receiving their full federal grant eligibility.

Who is affected by the Enrollment Freeze Date?

Recipients of the Federal Pell Grant and/or Federal TEACH Grant.